# Invoice2go vs Joist

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Invoice2go at 56K against Joist's 14K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invoice2go sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.95 per month and Joist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Invoice2go against 4.7 for Joist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56K and 14K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Invoice2go's written reviews are positive against 61% of Joist's.

Invoice2go ships an update fortnightly, Joist every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invoice2go | Joist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice2go-easy-invoice-maker/id540236748/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #18 | **#15** |
| Size | 182 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Invoice2go.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/322773085) | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) |

## What reviewers say

### Invoice2go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice2go-easy-invoice-maker/id540236748)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Create and send professional invoices and estimates quickly for your small business. Track payments, manage expenses by snapping receipt photos, and get paid faster online. This tool helps freelancers and contractors stay organized and get paid on time.

**Highlights:** Create professional invoices and estimates, Add business logo and branding, Convert estimates to invoices, Accept online payments, Track expenses with receipt photos, Send automatic payment reminders, Sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $7.95 | per month |
| Starter | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard | $11.95 | per month |
| Professional | $11.95 | per month |
| Professional | $11.95 | per month |
| Standard | $14.95 | per month |
| Standard | $14.95 | per month |
| Premium | $44.95 | per month |
| Unlimited | $44.95 | per month |
| Starter Package - 12 month | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable invoices
- 🚀 Quick invoicing
- 👍 Helpful for small businesses
- 🚀 Seamless integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing and data loss
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices disappearing or getting duplicated
- Inability to access past invoices after subscription expires
- Automatic payment features causing issues
- Login problems and inability to access account
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to print invoices in bulk
- Option to attach PDF files to invoices
- Improved search and filtering functionality
- Integration with accounting software
- Calendar view for tracking appointments


### Joist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Streamline your contracting business with this app. Create professional estimates and invoices quickly, accept payments, and manage client information all from your mobile device. Save time and win more jobs with organized project management.

**Highlights:** Create professional estimates and invoices, Accept credit card and PayPal payments, Manage client information, Convert estimates to invoices, Attach photos and contracts, Export to accounting software

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quickbooks Sync Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Joist Basics Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Joist Pro Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Joist Elite Monthly | $31.99 | per month |
| Quickbooks Sync Annual | $90.99 | per year |
| Joist Run Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Joist Basics Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Joist Pro Annual | $169.99 | per year |
| Joist Elite Annual | $319.99 | per year |
| Joist Run Annual | $999.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Professional-looking invoices
- 🚀 Convenient for small businesses
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing estimates and invoices
- 🚀 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Security and payment processing issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Locking users out of their data
- 🤯 Removing previously free features

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing when removing photos
- Estimates and invoices not being delivered
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Issues with payment processing and funds being held

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Ability to customize invoices and estimates
- More payment options
- Integration with accounting software
- Better organization and search for past invoices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invoice2go free?

Invoice2go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Joist free?

Joist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Invoice2go or Joist?

Invoice2go is rated higher. Invoice2go averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Joist averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Invoice2go or Joist have ads?

Neither Invoice2go nor Joist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Invoice2go or Joist?

Invoice2go ships an update fortnightly, and Joist every 2 weeks. Most recently, Invoice2go was updated on October 30, 2026 and Joist on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Invoice2go or Joist?

Invoice2go currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Joist at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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